{"id":919,"date":"2021-11-15T23:56:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T23:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.sanford.duke.edu\/mppstudents\/?p=919"},"modified":"2021-11-15T23:57:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T23:57:35","slug":"919","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.sanford.duke.edu\/mppstudents\/2021\/11\/15\/919\/","title":{"rendered":"Email from Associate Dean Krupp 11\/12: COVID Policy Reminders for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dear Sanford Professional and Graduate Students,<\/p>\n
I am writing to reiterate COVID-19 processes in case you have any questions. Below is a list of websites and other resources where all students, faculty and staff can find up-to-date information about COVID-19 policies and protocols.<\/p>\n
Remember that positive COVID-19 cases will happen, even in our highly vaccinated population. The COVID-19 vaccines do not prevent infection, but are highly effective at preventing serious illness and death. We are hopeful that COVID will loosen its grip as vaccine boosters and vaccinations for children become more widespread.<\/p>\n
Please take heed of the following resources and guidelines:<\/p>\n
Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n Additionally, here are some specific reminders and policies from the university:<\/p>\n Testing Protocols & Data<\/strong><\/p>\n Campus Safety Measures<\/strong><\/p>\n Vaccination Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n All informational messages sent by President Price, Provost Kornbluth, Vice President Cavanaugh, the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Affairs since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic are available on the Coronavirus Response website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stay well, everyone!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cory Krupp, PhD <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Sanford Professional and Graduate Students, I am writing to reiterate COVID-19 processes in case you have any questions. Below is a list of websites…<\/p>\n\n
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\n\u2022 Masks are recommended\u2014but not required\u2014in semi-public residential spaces (commons rooms, laundry rooms).
\n\u2022 Individuals on campus no longer need to wear masks in outdoor congregate settings, including athletic events. However, individuals are encouraged to carry a mask to wear in the event social distancing cannot be effectively maintained in outdoor settings. Also, please respect anyone who chooses to continue wearing masks as a means to prevent exposure to themselves or loved ones.
\n\u2022 Indoor seating is now at 50% capacity at most Duke Dining locations, and masks are required when not actively eating\/drinking: Duke Dining | Student Affairs<\/a>.
\n\u2022 All student organization programs with 50 or more attendees need to be registered and approved through DukeGroups<\/a>. This continues a practice established last academic year. To reduce the risk of transmission, events should be held outside when possible. This policy applies to events already scheduled and posted in DukeGroups. If an event is not approved before the event is to take place, event hosts should plan to hold events virtually.
\n\u2022 Duke urges all students to use caution in attending events that carry greater risk of infection and transmission to others. The Delta variant is at least 2 times more transmissible<\/a> than previous COVID variants, so it takes very little time for someone to become infected while unmasked.
\n\u2022 Guidance re: holiday gatherings was just released: Guidance on Holiday Parties, Receptions and Gatherings – Coronavirus Response (duke.edu)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nAssociate Dean of Academic Programs
\nSanford School of Public Policy
\nDuke University
\n302 Towerview Road
\nBox 90237
\nDurham, NC 27708-0237
\n(919) 613-9221<\/p>\n